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MNF kill one terrorist, injure another two, detain 6 suspects

Jul- 5-2005 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

(TFF Press Release)

MOSUL, IRAQ (July 5, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed one terrorist, injured another two, and detained six suspected terrorists during operations in northern Iraq today.

Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment were hit with small arms fire while patrolling in Tal Afar. They returned fire killing one terrorist and injuring another two. The injured terrorists will be detained following treatment. No MNF injuries were reported during the incident.

During separate operations, Soldiers from 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity while patrolling in western Mosul. Soldiers from the 1-24th detained two individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two separate operations in western Mosul. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search operation southwest of Mosul. Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.

Coordinated efforts of Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom are leading to the arrest of terrorists and criminals responsible for attacks against innocent Iraqi citizens. Anyone with information on anti-Iraqi insurgent activities should call the Joint Coordination Center’s telephone numbers at 513462 or 07701623300.


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